It is often said that Canadian toddlers start reaching for the hockey stick as soon as they start walking. This comes as no surprise, as hockey is as much a symbol of Canada as the maple leaf. The Royal Canadian Mint takes great pride in celebrating this age-old Canadian tradition with its Learning to Play: Pure Silver Coloured 7-Coin Subscription. Every True Hockey Lover Deserves This Limited Edition Canadian Coin Set When it comes to Canadian coins, there’s hardly a better example of an ideal gift for a young hockey fan than this 7-coin set. The Learning to Play collection…
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The Royal Canadian Mint Releases a Highly-anticipated Coin
Taking pride in one’s history is one of the rare things that cannot be exaggerated. 2017 marks the 150th anniversary of the great nation of Canada and it makes perfect sense to mark the occasion in every way possible. Numerous Canada 150 coins already exist in circulation and as collector items. However, there is always room for one more, and this particular Royal Canadian Mint coin was well worth the wait. Feast your eyes on the 5 oz. Pure Silver Coloured Coin – Canadian Icons. How Does This Royal Canadian Mint Coin Capture The Spirit Of Canada? On this special…
Royal Canadian Mint Offers The “Spirit Of Canada” Coin
For many Canadians, the feeling of patriotism and pride in their country is the most important thing in the world. That’s understandable, given that Canada is a country with a long history and plenty to be proud of. Celebrating its spirit can be done in a lot of different ways, and the Spirit of Canada Pure Silver Coin is among the best of them. This Royal Canadian Mint coin promises to grow into a highly sought-after piece of silver for both domestic and world collectors. What’s So Special About This Particular Royal Canadian Mint Coin? Put simply, the answer to…
Holiday Themed Coins Offered At Colonial Acres
Each holiday season, people search for ideal gifts for their friends and family. However, many gifts are subject to fashion trends and current popularity. When it comes to thoughtful holiday gifts that resist passing trends, Colonial Acres has 2 unique options to offer this season. Each of them is special in its own way: The 2017 Holiday 5-Coin Gift Set; The 2018 5 oz. Pure Silver Coin with Murano Glass – Holiday Splendour. 2017 Holiday 5-Coin Gift Set One of the most popular holiday gift sets to date, this 5-coin set features a unique $1 coin. Additionally, the set includes…
Colonial Acres: Your One-stop Shop for Coin Collecting Gifts
Holiday season is the time of year when people are able to truly demonstrate how imaginative and creative they can be. At the same time, it is a perfect time for friends to test how well they know each other. If your goal this holiday season is to be both creative and unique in gifting to others, then Colonial Acres Coins is the place you want to shop at. Why Should I Shop For Holiday Gifts At Colonial Acres Coins? Regardless of how quirky or unusual the hobbies and interests of your family and friends are, there are many ways to…
2017 $20 Gilded Silver Maple Leaf Coin
One could argue that symbolism is in the very core of humanity; we look to symbols for help on a daily basis. From road signs to school work to the economy and money, we are surrounded by them. Canada is a country that is symbolic of prosperity, peace and good living. Similarly, many things are symbolic of Canada – elks, the great outdoors, nature, industry, economy and the like. But, perhaps the greatest symbol of all when it comes to Canada is the maple leaf – something Royal Canadian Mint coins have featured on numerous occasions. And rightfully so –…
2018 The Year of The Dog
If you believe in the Chinese Zodiac, 2018 will be the Year of the Dog. As Royal Canadian Mint coins often have a habit of celebrating the most diverse symbols belonging to its many cultures joined under the Canadian flag, it comes as no surprise that the Mint has decided to celebrate the traditional Chinese-Canadian culture with these coins. There are a total of three new coins so far to represent the 2018 year of the dog: two made from silver and one from gold. All those born under the sign of the Dog are said to not only be…
Estate Sale? Colonial Acres Is Here To Help
The responsibility of determining what is merely sentimental and what is valuable is often overwhelming for most estate executors, so it’s not strange at all if you’re feeling that way. After all, evaluating and then liquidating everything can be a daunting task. Often enough, you might come across a coin collection during your evaluation, and liquidating an estate coin collection only adds to the already significant pressure. That’s why Colonial Acres is here to help. In addition to performing in-house appraisals, Colonial Acres also has a chief appraiser on-site, whose professional focus is on larger collections and, specifically, estate sales….
Is Coin Collecting A Good Investment?
One’s hobbies are dictated largely by innate affinities and tastes, though for most of us, they are heavily influenced by the place/country we live in, current market conditions, the economy and, overall, numerous other day-to-day factors. Many undoubtedly have an affinity for vintage Aston Martins, for example, which, at the same time, doesn’t translate into billions of people collecting them. However, if you’re into collecting coins, especially Canadian currency, you’re on the right track with Colonial Acres. The fact to the matter is – no one can predict the future with 100% accuracy. One way to go around that obstacle…
History of the Lucky Loonie
The Lucky Loonie is today one of the best-known symbols of Canada and it fares right up there with the maple leaf, maple syrup, great outdoors, hockey and numerous other things that make Canada so well-known around the world. However, few people are aware of how it was that the Loonie became part of Canadian lore. The Royal Canadian Mint produces the Loonie at its facility in Winnipeg. It is essentially a simple, gold-coloured Canadian one dollar coin introduced back in 1987. The reason for its name is the fact that it has the image of a common loon –…
